Wild Card: Gold at Showboats
December 28, 1997 34° Liberty Bowl
Attendance: 62,319 (100%)
MEM has won the toss and elected to receive.
(15:00) 9-Robert Deacon kicks 74 yards from DEN 35 to MEM -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MEM 25 (15:00) 24-Erik McNamee pass complete to 85-Wayne Ross to MEM 38 for 13 yards. Tackle by 26-Joshua Woodruff .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
1-10-MEM 38 (14:20) 24-Erik McNamee pass Pass knocked down by 46-Billy Muncy . incomplete, intended for 81-Paul Davis .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-10-MEM 38 (14:17) 24-Erik McNamee pass incomplete, intended for 14-Thomas Ballard .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
3-10-MEM 38 (14:15) 24-Erik McNamee pass complete to 14-Thomas Ballard to MEM 45 for 7 yards. Tackle by 27-James Butts . MEM 77-Ryan Beall was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. DEN 76-Josiah Stiefel was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong TE Slot Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
4-3-MEM 45 (13:33) 12-Phillip Patterson punts 47 yards to DEN 9. Fair Catch by 22-Richard Smith .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 9 (13:26) 34-Jerry Murphy ran to DEN 6 for -3 yards. Tackle by 91-Michael Brown .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
Run Key
2-13-DEN 6 (12:44) 44-Peter White ran to DEN 5 for a short loss. Tackle by 52-Douglas Anchondo .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Fullback Counter Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Inside
3-13-DEN 5 (12:08) 12-Andrew Brewer pass Pass knocked down by 52-Douglas Anchondo . incomplete, intended for 34-Jerry Murphy .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Parallel Slants
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
4-13-DEN 5 (12:06) 7-Henry Vogt punts 52 yards to MEM 43. 83-Gordon Janes to DEN 46 for 12 yards. Tackle by 21-Gerald Jones .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 46 (11:58) 25-Steve Ransome ran to DEN 43 for 3 yards. Tackle by 1-Bill Conlan . DEN 1-Bill Conlan was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
2-7-DEN 43 (11:17) 24-Erik McNamee pass complete to 14-Thomas Ballard to DEN 38 for 5 yards. Tackle by 43-Rafael Powers .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep Zone Under
3-2-DEN 38 (10:36) 25-Steve Ransome ran to DEN 28 for 10 yards. Tackle by 26-Joshua Woodruff .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
1-10-DEN 28 (10:03) 25-Steve Ransome ran to DEN 25 for 3 yards. Tackle by 58-Herbert Patterson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Counter
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
2-7-DEN 25 (9:21) 24-Erik McNamee pass Pass knocked down by 46-Billy Muncy . incomplete, intended for 25-Steve Ransome .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
3-7-DEN 25 (9:18) 24-Erik McNamee pass incomplete, dropped by 85-Wayne Ross .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
4-7-DEN 25 (9:15) 5-Gary Ridgeway 43 yard field goal is GOOD. MEM 3 DEN 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(9:12) 5-Gary Ridgeway kicks 71 yards from MEM 35 to DEN -6. 45-Brian Turner to DEN 29 for 35 yards. Tackle by 5-Gary Ridgeway .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DEN 29 (9:06) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 89-Calvin Hoffman to DEN 36 for 7 yards. Tackle by 46-Vincent Hernandez . Nice job by 89-Calvin Hoffman on that route to lose his coverage. Pressure by 52-Douglas Anchondo .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal TE Quick Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Run Key
2-3-DEN 36 (8:22) 12-Andrew Brewer pass Pass knocked down by 46-Vincent Hernandez . incomplete, intended for 11-Antonio Calvo .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Hard Slants
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
3-3-DEN 36 (8:20) 34-Jerry Murphy ran to DEN 37 for 1 yards. Tackle by 64-Jose Fox .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Counter
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
4-2-DEN 37 (7:37) 45-Brian Turner ran to DEN 41 for 4 yards. Tackle by 44-Richard Mims .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal FB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
Run Key
1-10-DEN 41 (7:00) 34-Jerry Murphy ran to DEN 36 for -4 yards. 34-Jerry Murphy FUMBLES ( 21-Dennis Torres ) recovered by MEM-91-Michael Bro wn to DEN 34 for 2 yards. Tackle by 66-Steve Aguilar . PENALTY - Holding (DEN 67-Justin Fast) (Declined)
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Run Key
1-10-DEN 34 (6:53) 24-Erik McNamee pass complete to 25-Steve Ransome to DEN 23 for 10 yards. Tackle by 26-Joshua Woodruff .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep Zone Under
1-10-DEN 23 (6:08) 24-Erik McNamee pass Pass knocked down by 22-Richard Smith . incomplete, intended for 80-Richard Harris .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong TE Slot Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
2-10-DEN 23 (6:05) 24-Erik McNamee pass Pass knocked down by 58-Herbert Patterson . incomplete, intended for 25-Steve Ransome .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
3-10-DEN 23 (6:01) 24-Erik McNamee pass complete to 85-Wayne Ross to DEN 16 for 7 yards. Tackle by 21-Gerald Jones .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
Pass Key
4-3-DEN 16 (5:22) 5-Gary Ridgeway 34 yard field goal is GOOD. MEM 6 DEN 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(5:19) 5-Gary Ridgeway kicks 75 yards from MEM 35 to DEN -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DEN 25 (5:19) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 44-Peter White to DEN 33 for 8 yards. Tackle by 46-Vincent Hernandez .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Corner Ins
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Inside
2-2-DEN 33 (4:43) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 16-Gary Cortez to DEN 35 for 2 yards. Tackle by 44-Richard Mims .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Run Key
3-1-DEN 35 (3:59) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 39-Erik Younker to DEN 36 for 1 yards. Tackle by 91-Michael Brown .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Run Key
1-10-DEN 36 (3:23) 12-Andrew Brewer pass Pass knocked down by 20-Keith Lamoreaux . incomplete, intended for 44-Peter White . Pressure by 90-Eric Taft .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Corner Ins
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
2-10-DEN 36 (3:19) 34-Jerry Murphy ran to DEN 36 for a short loss. 34-Jerry Murphy FUMBLES ( 52-Douglas Anchondo ) Tackle by 52-Douglas Anchondo .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Run Key
3-9-DEN 37 (2:45) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 11-Antonio Calvo to DEN 43 for 6 yards. Tackle by 58-Jerry Hyder .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
4-3-DEN 43 (1:59) 7-Henry Vogt punts 41 yards to MEM 16.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 16 (1:49) 25-Steve Ransome ran to MEM 21 for 4 yards. Tackle by 58-Herbert Patterson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Counter
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
2-6-MEM 21 (1:07) 25-Steve Ransome ran to MEM 30 for 9 yards. Tackle by 21-Gerald Jones .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under
1-10-MEM 30 (0:26) 24-Erik McNamee pass incomplete, intended for 81-Paul Davis .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
2-10-MEM 30 (0:23) 25-Steve Ransome ran to MEM 31 for 1 yards. Tackle by 76-Josiah Stiefel .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
End of first quarter.
3-9-MEM 31 (15:00) 24-Erik McNamee pass complete to 25-Steve Ransome to MEM 34 for 3 yards. Tackle by 27-James Butts .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
4-6-MEM 34 (14:17) 12-Phillip Patterson punts 50 yards to DEN 16. 22-Richard Smith to DEN 25 for 9 yards. Tackle by 82-Mark Littlejohn .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 25 (14:08) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 11-Antonio Calvo to DEN 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 46-Vincent Hernandez . PENALTY - Holding (DEN 66-Steve Aguilar)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
1-20-DEN 15 (14:05) 34-Jerry Murphy ran to DEN 22 for 7 yards. Tackle by 44-Richard Mims . DEN 86-Steven Riley was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
2-13-DEN 22 (13:27) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 11-Antonio Calvo to DEN 27 for 5 yards. Tackle by 91-Michael Brown .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Drag In
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
3-8-DEN 27 (12:51) 12-Andrew Brewer pass Pass knocked down by 46-Vincent Hernandez . incomplete, intended for 11-Antonio Calvo .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
4-8-DEN 27 (12:48) 7-Henry Vogt punts 46 yards to MEM 27. Fair Catch by 83-Gordon Janes .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 27 (12:41) 25-Steve Ransome ran to MEM 33 for 6 yards. Tackle by 27-James Butts .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-4-MEM 33 (12:02) 25-Steve Ransome ran to MEM 43 for 9 yards. Tackle by 27-James Butts . MEM 79-Robert Brooks was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep Zone Under
1-10-MEM 43 (11:27) 24-Erik McNamee pass complete to 80-Richard Harris to MEM 45 for 2 yards. Tackle by 22-Richard Smith .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-8-MEM 45 (10:42) 24-Erik McNamee pass Pass knocked down by 43-Rafael Powers . incomplete, intended for 85-Wayne Ross .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Post Flags
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-8-MEM 45 (10:39) 25-Steve Ransome ran to MEM 46 for 2 yards. Tackle by 52-Henry Massie .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
Pass Key
4-6-MEM 46 (10:05) 12-Phillip Patterson punts 49 yards to DEN 4. 22-Richard Smith to DEN 14 for 10 yards. Tackle by 82-Mark Littlejohn .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 14 (9:57) 34-Jerry Murphy ran to DEN 13 for -2 yards. Tackle by 52-Douglas Anchondo .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Run Key
2-12-DEN 13 (9:18) 39-Erik Younker ran to DEN 13 for 1 yards. Tackle by 60-Jimmy Athey .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
3-11-DEN 13 (8:42) 12-Andrew Brewer pass INTERCEPTED by 44-Richard Mims at DEN 20. 44-Richard Mims to DEN 20 for -0 yards. Tackle by 89-Calvin Hoffman .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
Pass Key
1-10-DEN 20 (8:39) 24-Erik McNamee pass Pass knocked down by 27-James Butts . incomplete, intended for 14-Thomas Ballard . Pressure by 76-Josiah Stiefel .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Overload Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
2-10-DEN 20 (8:35) 22-Matthew Royster ran to DEN 11 for 8 yards. Tackle by 21-Gerald Jones . PENALTY - Holding (MEM 71-Amos Griffiths)
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
2-20-DEN 30 (8:31) 22-Matthew Royster ran to DEN 20 for 10 yards. Tackle by 26-Joshua Woodruff .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep Zone Under
3-10-DEN 20 (7:56) 24-Erik McNamee pass complete to 37-Robert Richey to DEN 18 for 2 yards. Tackle by 58-Herbert Patterson .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
4-8-DEN 18 (7:14) 5-Gary Ridgeway 36 yard field goal is GOOD. MEM 9 DEN 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(7:11) 5-Gary Ridgeway kicks 69 yards from MEM 35 to DEN -4. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DEN 25 (7:11) 34-Jerry Murphy ran to DEN 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 52-Douglas Anchondo .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Run Key
2-8-DEN 27 (6:34) 39-Erik Younker ran to DEN 26 for -2 yards. Tackle by 52-Douglas Anchondo .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Run Key
3-9-DEN 26 (6:01) 34-Jerry Murphy ran to DEN 30 for 4 yards. Tackle by 52-Douglas Anchondo . MEM 44-Richard Mims was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Counter
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
4-5-DEN 30 (5:17) 7-Henry Vogt punts 50 yards to MEM 19. 83-Gordon Janes to MEM 31 for 12 yards. Tackle by 21-Gerald Jones .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 31 (5:09) 25-Steve Ransome ran to MEM 31 for a short gain. Tackle by 31-Richard Garcia .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz
2-10-MEM 31 (4:26) 25-Steve Ransome ran to MEM 36 for 5 yards. Tackle by 1-Bill Conlan .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
3-5-MEM 36 (3:48) 24-Erik McNamee pass complete to 14-Thomas Ballard to MEM 40 for 4 yards. Tackle by 27-James Butts .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong TE Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
4-1-MEM 40 (3:12) 12-Phillip Patterson punts 52 yards to DEN 8.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 8 (3:03) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 89-Calvin Hoffman to DEN 14 for 5 yards. Tackle by 45-Cornell Johnston . 89-Calvin Hoffman breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Inside
Run Key
2-5-DEN 14 (2:29) 39-Erik Younker ran to DEN 17 for 4 yards. Tackle by 91-Michael Brown .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
Timeout for two minute warning.
3-1-DEN 17 (2:00) 12-Andrew Brewer pass Pass knocked down by 58-Jerry Hyder . incomplete, intended for 44-Peter White .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Quick Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Run Key
4-1-DEN 17 (1:58) 7-Henry Vogt punts 48 yards to MEM 35. Fair Catch by 83-Gordon Janes . MEM 58-Jerry Hyder was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 35 (1:51) 25-Steve Ransome ran to MEM 36 for 1 yards. Tackle by 76-Josiah Stiefel .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
Timeout MEM
2-9-MEM 36 (1:47) 24-Erik McNamee pass complete to 80-Richard Harris to MEM 39 for 3 yards. Tackle by 27-James Butts .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep Zone Under
Timeout MEM
3-6-MEM 39 (1:43) 24-Erik McNamee pass complete to 25-Steve Ransome to MEM 47 for 8 yards. Tackle by 46-Billy Muncy .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
1-10-MEM 47 (1:18) 24-Erik McNamee pass complete to 85-Wayne Ross to DEN 49 for 4 yards. Tackle by 58-Herbert Patterson . 85-Wayne Ross made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Post Flags
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
2-6-DEN 49 (0:57) 24-Erik McNamee pass complete to 81-Paul Davis to DEN 49 for a short gain. Tackle by 46-Billy Muncy . Great move by 81-Paul Davis to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
3-5-DEN 49 (0:36) 24-Erik McNamee pass Pass knocked down by 26-Joshua Woodruff . incomplete, intended for 82-Mark Littlejohn .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big TE Flat Curl
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
4-5-DEN 49 (0:32) 12-Phillip Patterson punts 46 yards to DEN 3.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 3 (0:22) 34-Jerry Murphy ran to DEN 4 for 1 yards. Tackle by 64-Jose Fox .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Counter
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
End of half.
(15:00) 5-Gary Ridgeway kicks 69 yards from MEM 35 to DEN -4. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DEN 25 (15:00) PENALTY - False Start (DEN 79-Robert Reynolds)
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Run Key
1-15-DEN 20 (15:00) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 86-Steven Riley to DEN 34 for 14 yards. Tackle by 21-Dennis Torres .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Hard Slants
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Timeout DEN
2-1-DEN 34 (14:17) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 16-Gary Cortez to DEN 44 for 10 yards. Tackle by 52-Douglas Anchondo .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR2 Deep Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Run Key
1-10-DEN 44 (13:38) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 89-Calvin Hoffman to MEM 48 for 8 yards. Tackle by 46-Vincent Hernandez . PENALTY - Holding (DEN 34-Jerry Murphy)
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Hard Slants
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
1-20-DEN 34 (13:35) 12-Andrew Brewer pass Pass knocked down by 52-Douglas Anchondo . incomplete, intended for 86-Steven Riley .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Corner Ins
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
2-20-DEN 34 (13:31) 12-Andrew Brewer pass Pass knocked down by 44-Richard Mims . incomplete, intended for 89-Calvin Hoffman .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Hard Slants
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Pass Key
3-20-DEN 34 (13:28) 39-Erik Younker ran to DEN 46 for 12 yards. Tackle by 44-Richard Mims .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
4-8-DEN 46 (12:48) 7-Henry Vogt punts 51 yards to MEM 4.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 4 (12:37) 24-Erik McNamee pass complete to 80-Richard Harris to MEM 6 for 2 yards. Tackle by 22-Richard Smith .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-8-MEM 6 (11:55) 24-Erik McNamee pass incomplete, dropped by 11-Jeremy Wheatley . The coverage on that play was extremely tight.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Post Flags
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
3-8-MEM 6 (11:52) 22-Matthew Royster ran to MEM 5 for -1 yards. Tackle by 1-Bill Conlan .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
4-9-MEM 5 (11:17) 12-Phillip Patterson punts 50 yards to DEN 45. Fair Catch by 22-Richard Smith .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 45 (11:10) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 16-Gary Cortez to DEN 46 for 1 yards. Tackle by 43-Stephen Ramsey .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
2-9-DEN 46 (10:26) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 89-Calvin Hoffman to MEM 49 for 5 yards. Tackle by 91-Michael Brown .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal TE Quick Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Run Key
3-4-MEM 49 (9:53) 12-Andrew Brewer pass Pass knocked down by 21-Dennis Torres . incomplete, intended for 86-Steven Riley .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Hard Slants
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
Pass Key
4-4-MEM 49 (9:50) 7-Henry Vogt punts 51 ya rds to MEM -2.4-4-MEM 49 (9:50) 7-Henry Vogt punts 51 yards to MEM -2. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 20 (9:42) 24-Erik McNamee pass complete to 85-Wayne Ross to MEM 25 for 5 yards. Tackle by 26-Joshua Woodruff .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
Pass Key
2-5-MEM 25 (9:03) 24-Erik McNamee pass complete to 85-Wayne Ross to MEM 34 for 9 yards. Tackle by 46-Billy Muncy .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-MEM 34 (8:18) 24-Erik McNamee pass complete to 25-Steve Ransome to MEM 38 for 4 yards. Tackle by 1-Bill Conlan .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
2-6-MEM 38 (7:33) 24-Erik McNamee pass complete to 81-Paul Davis to MEM 46 for 8 yards. Tackle by 46-Billy Muncy .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
Pass Key
1-10-MEM 46 (6:48) 25-Steve Ransome ran to MEM 45 for -1 yards. Tackle by 1-Bill Conlan .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
2-11-MEM 45 (6:04) 24-Erik McNamee pass complete to 25-Steve Ransome to MEM 47 for 2 yards. Tackle by 26-Joshua Woodruff .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
Pass Key
3-9-MEM 47 (5:19) 25-Steve Ransome ran to DEN 49 for 5 yards. Tackle by 26-Joshua Woodruff .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
4-5-DEN 49 (4:40) 12-Phillip Patterson punts 50 yards to D EN -1.4-5-DEN 49 (4:40) 12-Phillip Patterson punts 50 yards to DEN -1. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 20 (4:31) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 34-Jerry Murphy to DEN 21 for 1 yards. Tackle by 46-Vincent Hernandez .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Parallel Slants
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Man Cover 1
Pass Key
2-9-DEN 21 (3:57) 44-Peter White ran to DEN 23 for 3 yards. Tackle by 91-Michael Brown .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Run Key
3-7-DEN 23 (3:15) 12-Andrew Brewer pass INTERCEPTED by 21-Dennis Torres at DEN 33. 21-Dennis Torres to DEN 34 for -2 yards. Tackle by 86-Steven Riley .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Hard Slants
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
Pass Key
1-10-DEN 34 (3:12) 24-Erik McNamee pass complete to 37-Robert Richey to DEN 38 for -4 yards. Tackle by 52-Henry Massie .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
Pass Key
2-14-DEN 38 (2:39) 24-Erik McNamee pass complete to 81-Paul Davis to DEN 36 for 2 yards. Tackle by 43-Rafael Powers . MEM 71-Amos Griffiths was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
3-12-DEN 36 (2:06) 25-Steve Ransome ran to DEN 33 for 3 yards. Tackle by 58-Herbert Patterson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
Run Key
4-9-DEN 33 (1:31) 5-Gary Ridgeway 52 yard field goal is GOOD. MEM 12 DEN 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:27) 5-Gary Ridgeway kicks 75 yards from MEM 35 to DEN -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DEN 25 (1:27) 34-Jerry Murphy ran to DEN 25 for a short gain. Tackle by 91-Michael Brown .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Inside
Run Key
2-10-DEN 25 (0:48) 44-Peter White ran to DEN 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 91-Michael Brown .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Run Key
3-7-DEN 28 (0:10) 12-Andrew Brewer pass Pass knocked down by 21-Dennis Torres . incomplete, intended for 86-Steven Riley .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Hard Slants
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
4-7-DEN 28 (0:07) 7-Henry Vogt punts 43 yards to MEM 29.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
End of third quarter.
1-10-MEM 29 (15:00) 25-Steve Ransome ran to MEM 30 for 1 yards. Tackle by 52-Henry Massie . DEN 58-Herbert Patterson was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
2-9-MEM 30 (14:21) 24-Erik McNamee pass complete to 25-Steve Ransome to MEM 33 for 3 yards. Tackle by 1-Bill Conlan .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
3-5-MEM 33 (13:40) 24-Erik McNamee pass Pass knocked down by 46-Billy Muncy . incomplete, intended for 81-Paul Davis . Pressure by 76-Josiah Stiefel .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Short
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
4-5-MEM 33 (13:36) 12-Phillip Patterson punts 50 yards to DEN 16. 22-Richard Smith to DEN 27 for 11 yards. Tackle by 20-Keith Lamoreaux .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 27 (13:28) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 11-Antonio Calvo to DEN 31 for 4 yards. Tackle by 21-Dennis Torres . Pressure by 91-Michael Brown .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
2-6-DEN 31 (12:43) 39-Erik Younker ran to DEN 29 for -2 yards. Tackle by 64-Jose Fox .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Run Key
3-7-DEN 29 (12:06) 12-Andrew Brewer sacked at DEN 20 for -9 yards ( 52-Douglas Anchondo )
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Hard Slants
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
Pass Key
4-16-DEN 20 (11:24) 7-Henry Vogt punts 45 yards to MEM 35. Fair Catch by 83-Gordon Janes . DEN 70-John Slack was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 35 (11:17) 24-Erik McNamee pass complete to 25-Steve Ransome to MEM 37 for 2 yards. Tackle by 43-Rafael Powers .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
2-8-MEM 37 (10:37) 24-Erik McNamee pass Pass knocked down by 22-Richard Smith . incomplete, intended for 81-Paul Davis .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
3-8-MEM 37 (10:34) 24-Erik McNamee pass complete to 14-Thomas Ballard to DEN 37 for 26 yards. Tackle by 22-Richard Smith .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-DEN 37 (9:51) 24-Erik McNamee pass complete to 80-Richard Harris to DEN 10 for 27 yards. Tackle by 27-James Butts .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Pass Key
1-10-DEN 10 (9:15) 24-Erik McNamee pass complete to 11-Jeremy Wheatley for 10 yards. TOUCHDOWN! MEM 18 DEN 0
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
(9:12) Extra point GOOD by 5-Gary Ridgeway . MEM 19 DEN 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(9:12) 5-Gary Ridgeway kicks 75 yards from MEM 35 to DEN -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DEN 25 (9:12) 12-Andrew Brewer pass incomplete, intended for 86-Steven Riley . This is what happens when you keep calling the same offensive play. PENALTY - Pass Interference (MEM 44-Richard Mims)
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Hard Slants
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
1-10-DEN 31 (9:09) 12-Andrew Brewer pass Pass knocked down by 91-Michael Brown . incomplete, intended for 89-Calvin Hoffman .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal TE Quick Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-DEN 31 (9:06) 12-Andrew Brewer pass Pass knocked down by 58-Jerry Hyder . incomplete, intended for 16-Gary Cortez .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Release Mid
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Pass Key
3-10-DEN 31 (9:01) 39-Erik Younker ran to DEN 38 for 7 yards. Tackle by 46-Vincent Hernandez .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
4-3-DEN 38 (8:36) 7-Henry Vogt punts 49 yards to MEM 13. Fair Catch by 83-Gordon Janes .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 13 (8:30) 25-Steve Ransome ran to MEM 20 for 7 yards. Tackle by 43-Rafael Powers .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
2-3-MEM 20 (7:54) 22-Matthew Royster ran to MEM 23 for 3 yards. Tackle by 26-Joshua Woodruff .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
3-1-MEM 23 (7:20) 25-Steve Ransome ran to MEM 21 for -2 yards. Tackle by 76-Josiah Stiefel .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Run Key
4-2-MEM 21 (6:47) 12-Phillip Patterson punts 43 yards to DEN 37. 22-Richard Smith to DEN 38 for 1 yards. Tackle by 20-Keith Lamoreaux .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 38 (6:40) 12-Andrew Brewer pass incomplete, intended for 89-Calvin Hoffman .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
Pass Key
2-10-DEN 38 (6:36) 12-Andrew Brewer pass incomplete, intended for 86-Steven Riley . The offense seems to be calling that play a lot.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Hard Slants
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
3-10-DEN 38 (6:34) 12-Andrew Brewer pass Pass knocked down by 20-Keith Lamoreaux . incomplete, intended for 86-Steven Riley . This is what happens when you keep calling the same offensive play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Hard Slants
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
Pass Key
4-10-DEN 38 (6:30) 7-Henry Vogt punts 50 yards to MEM 13. 83-Gordon Janes to MEM 42 for 29 yards. Tackle by 79-Robert Reynolds .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 42 (6:18) 25-Steve Ransome ran to MEM 44 for 2 yards. Tackle by 31-Richard Garcia .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
2-8-MEM 44 (5:40) 24-Erik McNamee sacked at MEM 35 for -8 yards ( 52-Henry Massie ). Sack allowed by 79-Robert Brooks . 24-Erik McNamee FUMBLES ( 52-Henry Massie ) recovered by DEN-52-Henry Mass ie to MEM 32 for 1 yards. 79-Robert Brooks was caught flat-footed on this play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Overload Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
1-10-MEM 32 (5:36) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 11-Antonio Calvo to MEM 32 for 1 yards. Tackle by 44-Richard Mims .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
2-9-MEM 32 (5:12) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 89-Calvin Hoffman to MEM 25 for 6 yards. Tackle by 46-Vincent Hernandez . 89-Calvin Hoffman breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal TE Quick Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
3-3-MEM 25 (4:49) PENALTY - False Start (DEN 86-Steven Riley)
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Pass Key
3-8-MEM 30 (4:49) 34-Jerry Murphy ran to MEM 28 for 2 yards. Tackle by 64-Jose Fox . 89-Calvin Hoffman totally missed that block.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Counter Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
4-5-MEM 28 (4:29) 9-Robert Deacon 45 yard field goal is GOOD. MEM 19 DEN 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(4:26) 9-Robert Deacon kicks 75 yards from DEN 35 to MEM -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MEM 25 (4:26) 24-Erik McNamee pass Pass knocked down by 43-Rafael Powers . incomplete, intended for 80-Richard Harris .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-MEM 25 (4:23) 24-Erik McNamee pass Pass knocked down by 22-Richard Smith . incomplete, intended for 80-Richard Harris .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
3-10-MEM 25 (4:20) 24-Erik McNamee sacked at MEM 17 for -8 yards ( 54-Curt Hoffmann ). Sack allowed by 70-William Wunsch .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Overload Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
4-18-MEM 17 (3:45) 12-Phillip Patterson punts 48 yards to DEN 35. Fair Catch by 22-Richard Smith .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 35 (3:39) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 39-Erik Younker to DEN 41 for 6 yards. Tackle by 21-Dennis Torres .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Inside
Pass Key
2-4-DEN 41 (3:13) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 45-Brian Turner to DEN 42 for 1 yards. Tackle by 20-Keith Lamoreaux .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
3-4-DEN 42 (2:54) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 44-Peter White to DEN 43 for 1 yards. Tackle by 20-Keith Lamoreaux .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Quick Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
4-2-DEN 43 (2:32) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 16-Gary Cortez to MEM 46 for 11 yards. Tackle by 21-Dennis Torres .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
Pass Key
1-10-MEM 46 (2:08) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 89-Calvin Hoffman to MEM 40 for 6 yards. Tackle by 28-Robert Alexander .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal TE Quick Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-4-MEM 40 (2:00) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 44-Peter White to MEM 33 for 7 yards. Tackle by 43-Stephen Ramsey .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
Pass Key
Timeout DEN
1-10-MEM 33 (1:55) 12-Andrew Brewer pass Pass knocked down by 20-Keith Lamoreaux . incomplete, intended for 89-Calvin Hoffman .
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Inside
Pass Key
2-10-MEM 33 (1:52) 12-Andrew Brewer pass Pass knocked down by 52-Douglas Anchondo . incomplete, intended for 16-Gary Cortez .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Release Mid
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
3-10-MEM 33 (1:48) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 45-Brian Turner to MEM 13 for 20 yards. Tackle by 91-Michael Brown . It looks like the offense is starting to get familiar with that defensive play.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Drag In
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
Timeout DEN
1-10-MEM 13 (1:38) 12-Andrew Brewer pass Pass knocked down by 44-Richard Mims . incomplete, intended for 89-Calvin Hoffman . Pressure by 60-Jimmy Athey . 44-Richard Mims got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
2-10-MEM 13 (1:33) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 45-Brian Turner to MEM 10 for 2 yards. Tackle by 46-Vincent Hernandez . 45-Brian Turner made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Drag In
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
3-8-MEM 10 (1:08) 12-Andrew Brewer sacked at MEM 19 for -9 yards ( 90-Eric Taft ). Sack allowed by 73-Jason Moore . MEM 90-Eric Taft was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
4-16-MEM 19 (0:49) 12-Andrew Brewer sacked at MEM 29 for -10 yards ( 53-Wade Whittaker ). Sack allowed by 73-Jason Moore . 73-Jason Moore was completely beat on that play. Turnover on downs.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Release Mid
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
1-10-MEM 29 (0:46) 24-Erik McNamee kneeled down to MEM 29 for -0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory Victory
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
2-10-MEM 29 (0:12) 24-Erik McNamee kneeled down to MEM 29 for -0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory Victory
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
End of fourth quarter.